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Hiking - day 1

East Iceland13 kmHardGPS track

Map of Hiking - day 1

Map

65.5400°N, 13.7540°W · East Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 947 (Álfaborg)
Off the main road
3.2 km from Route 94
Nearest town
Borgarfjörður Eystri — 1.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
417 km in a straight line
What else is close
98 mapped places within 20 km

Hiking - day 1 weather and conditions

Last updated

9°Cclear · feels 3°C9 m/swind9 h 35 mdaylight · 07:53 – 17:28
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours

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Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Borgarfjörður Eystri3 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Seyðisfjörður33 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Fellabær42 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Búðin3 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin33 km
  3. 3Bónus43 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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Frequently
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How long is the Hiking - day 1 hike?
The Hiking - day 1 trail is about 13 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Hiking - day 1 trailhead?
Hiking - day 1 is in East Iceland. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Hiking - day 1 safe to hike alone?
Hiking - day 1 sits 1.3 km from Borgarfjörður Eystri, and 3.2 km from Route 94. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 764 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Hiking - day 1?
Hiking - day 1 climbs about 764 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.

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